We are mourning the loss of Hansjörg Schweizer
Hansjörg Schweizer - a long-standing member and guest of Bitterwasser - passed away yesterday here in his second home.
News
from Bitterwasser
Gliding visionary Uys Jonker visits Bitterwasser
Uys Jonker, founder and innovator of Jonker Sailplanes, is visiting Bitterwasser. Together with his brother Attie, he founded the company in 2004, which is now one of the world's leading manufacturers of sailplanes.
Jonkers JS5 – Discovering the Namibian Sky
The latest flagship from Jonker Sailplanes, the JS5 Rey, has successfully completed its first flight in Namibia - in the world-famous thermal oasis of Bitterwasser. Thanks to excellent weather conditions, several 1000-kilometer flights have already been achieved.
Flying
in Namibia
The best Gliding Site of the World*.
You will find exceptionally good conditions. The weather here is exceptionally good! (*quote Bruno Gantenbrink after his first stay in Bitterwasser).
Airfield
As far as the wings will carry on 3.000.000 sqm flying area international pilots will find best conditions for outstanding flight performances.
Information for pilots
Flying in Namibia is very different from flying in Central Europe. This information should help you to make your stay in Bitterwasser as pleasant and above all as safe as possible.
Glider charter
We are happy to assist you in finding an aircraft. Most of the aircraft - charter in Bitterwasser runs through private individuals or companies.